28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

My Visit to Hacienda La Caravedo in Southern Peru Hacienda La Caravedo Imagine getting to the heart of Pisco, Peru’s national drink? Four hours south of Lima is Ica, a fertile land where succulent g...

The Best Easter Celebrations in Peru Aracari is well versed in understanding Peru’s yearly calendar scattered with celebrations, and the Easter period is no exception. In fact, the days o...

The Art of Artisanal Fishing in Peru Artisanal Fishing in Peru's Cabo Blanco, a village in the North of the country, is declared National Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture in P...

Find solace in northern Chile We posted a behind the scenes look at Northern Chile from the James Bond installment Quantum of Solace (2008). While at first glance it might seem a ...

Better than in the movies: Chachapoyas & Hollywood Kuelap sits leering overÂ the dreamlikeÂ clouds of the Peruvian high jungle. When you are there you feel as though you've been let in on a secret and ...

ARACARI’S FAVORITE INCA SITES IN PERU – AND WHY No visit to Peru is complete without a few visits to Inca archaeological sites - and there are a whole lot more to choose from than Machu Picchu. Whil...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!